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Coffee Grounds Emerge as Organic Fertilizer for Tomato Plants

Dried coffee grounds deliver balanced nutrients to mature tomato plants through precise dosing, boosting soil moisture retention.

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Overview

  • Coffee grounds supply nitrogen, potassium, sulfur and phosphorus to promote vigorous tomato growth and higher yields.
  • Incorporating coffee grounds into garden soil improves structure and enhances water retention, reducing the need for frequent watering.
  • Used coffee grounds must be completely dried before application to prevent mold formation around plant roots.
  • Gardeners should apply about 50 grams of dried grounds per mature tomato plant each month, increasing to every three weeks during the fruiting stage.
  • Young seedlings should avoid coffee-based fertilizer and instead be fed homemade eggshell water, yeast solutions or dried banana peels for balanced nutrition.